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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $175,000 on Oct 4, 1996

706 JAMES ST

COSTA MESA, CA 92627
0
Baths
2,512 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Oct 4, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,585 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$350,516 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$265,805
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,711
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$343,644

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Whittier Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Newport Harbor High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Horace Ensign Intermediate SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92627These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.348

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,973 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,943
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,320
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

706 James St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Westside Costa Mesa
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Westside Costa Mesa
  • Older than 79% of homes in Orange County

How it measures up in Costa Mesa 92627

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Costa Mesa 92627.

Living area2,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,565 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 706 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestside Costa MesaCosta Mesa 92627Orange County
Living areabigger than2,512 ft²90% of homes87% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac34% of homes35% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than196145% of homes43% of homes21% of homes

About 706 James St

When did 706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA last sell?

706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA last sold on Oct 4, 1996 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA?

706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA has 2,512 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA built?

706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA?

706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA is assigned to Whittier Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Newport Harbor High School (high), rated A; Horace Ensign Intermediate School (middle), rated A. All sit in Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA compare to other homes in Costa Mesa 92627?

Among the 12,417 homes in Costa Mesa 92627, it is bigger than 87% of them (2,512 ft² against a typical 1,565 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1961 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 706 James St, Costa Mesa, CA was $5,585. The county assessed it at $350,516.

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